Dry Disconnect Comparison – Bayloc®, Bayonet, and Dixon MannTek Posted by Agency 102 on May 11, 2022 10:30:00 AM Tweet Dry disconnect couplings are designed for the quick and spill-free connection and disconnection of hoses and pipelines when transferring expensive hazardous product that is costly to clean up, reprocess, or dispose of. Dry disconnects are…
12 Common Problems in Plants and Corrective Actions to Take Posted by Melanie Vanderlaan on May 31, 2023 10:30:00 AM Tweet Safety is no accident, but what does that really mean? It takes real work and planning to ensure hose and coupling safety. Accidents are caused by a variety of reasons, including insufficient training, lack…
Five Construction Industry Trends to Watch Posted by Joe Sugarman on Jul 24, 2019 8:30:00 AM Tweet The construction industry is constantly evolving. New technologies, consumer demand, availability and cost of raw materials, and the economy at large all play a role in influencing the field from one year to the next. So, what’s in…
A Primer on Big Oil Posted by Amy Huckaba on Oct 28, 2020 4:45:00 PM Tweet Petroleum, jet fuel, gasoline, diesel, kerosene—we’re hooked on oil. It powers our cars, delivers our Amazon packages, heats our homes, and gives us the freedom to travel the globe. In just over a century, we’ve transformed plodding horse-drawn carriages…
Confronting Cryogenic Challenges in the Field Leads to New Solutions Posted by Sean Andersen on May 16, 2018 11:45:00 AM Tweet In the cryogenic environment, often it’s confronting challenges in the field – literally – that lead to new answers and new solutions. As a recent example illustrates, one of Dixon’s customers was experiencing problems…
Chemical Solvents in Ethanol and the Effect on Sight Glasses Posted by Melanie Vanderlaan on May 25, 2022 10:30:00 AM Tweet Acrylic sight glasses are commonly used in petroleum cargo tanks to make liquid level and flow visible to the tank operator. With the increased use of ethanol in fuel, the service life of these…
Infrastructure: An Overview Posted by Joe Sugarman on Jun 23, 2021 10:30:00 AM Tweet The thing about infrastructure is that most people don’t think about it unless it’s not working properly. When a bridge is closed or a roadway is under construction, if a water main bursts or a train is delayed, that’s when infrastructure…
5 Tips to Identifying Pneumatic Profiles Posted by Joe Sugarman on Aug 4, 2021 10:30:00 AM Tweet To put it plainly, quick disconnect couplings make your job easier. They are a fast and easy way to join pneumatic and fluid transfer lines by simplifying connections/disconnections and preventing air or fluid leakage. Pneumatic quick disconnects are…
Maintain Your Hydraulic System Quickly: The O-Ring Solution Posted by Chris Jarman on Mar 7, 2018 10:45:00 AM Tweet In today’s world, it seems everything needs to be done quickly. Internet speeds are faster than ever, so we can stream videos from YouTube and music from Pandora. Grocery stores are offering curbside pickup, so we…
What is food-grade stainless steel? Posted by Katie Larrimore on Jun 26, 2019 5:20:00 PM Tweet Food safety is the highest priority for consumers and producers alike. When you think of food production, stainless steel may not be something that typically comes to mind, but perhaps it should. Stainless steel plays a crucial part in…